Pumpkin

Basic Information

Seed Number

105

Seed Name

Pumpkin

Variety

Wee-B-Little

Category

Vegetable

Plant Family

Cucurbitaceae

Plant Type

Miniature semi-bush pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo)

Planting Method

Direct Sow or Transplant

Seed Status

In Seed Bank

Created

2026-08-14 00:50:34

Updated

2026-08-19 15:35:29

Planting Information

Start Planting Date

Apr 14

Last Recommended Planting Date

Jun 15

Plantable Months

April, May, June

Indoor Start

Apr 14 – Apr 28

Direct Sow

May 19 – Jun 15

Transplant

May 19 – Jun 15

Indoor Start Weeks Before Frost

3 weeks

Transplant Weeks After Frost

2 weeks

Germination Days

5–10 days

Harvest/Maturity

95 days

Succession Planting

Not recorded

Growing Conditions

Ideal Soil Temperature

70-90°F

Planting Depth

1 in

Plant Spacing

18-24 in

Row Spacing

4-5 ft

Thin-To Spacing

18-24 in

Sun Requirements

Full sun

Water Needs

1-2 in/week; keep evenly moist during flowering and fruit development

Soil Preference

Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter; approximately pH 6.0-6.5

Minimum Container Size

10-15 gal

Plant Height

Semi-bush habit

Perennial/Biennial Status

Annual

Container Friendly

Yes

Trellis/Support Needed

No

Frost Tolerant

No

Heat Tolerant

Yes

Drought Tolerant

No

Pollinator Friendly

Yes

Medicinal

No

Garden Uses

Companion Planting

Storage

Seed Source/Brand

MSU Extension; Detroit frost dates; Almanac Detroit

Packet Year

Not recorded

Quantity Notes

Not recorded

Purchase Date

Not recorded

Expiration Year

Not recorded

Storage Box

Not recorded

Container

Not recorded

Envelope

Not recorded

Row

Not recorded

Slot

Not recorded

Storage Notes

Not recorded

Notes

Original Planting Method: Direct sow after frost or start indoors
Outdoor / Direct Sow / Transplant Window: May 20 – Jun 20
Days to Harvest / Bloom: 90–120 days
Container Friendly: Small varieties yes; large types best in ground
Medicinal / Herbal Use: Culinary/ornamental depending on variety
Succession / Reusable Notes: Small pumpkins have the safest timing. Large Jack-o-lantern types need earlier planting.
Zone 6B Notes: Give vines room and water deeply.
Companion Plants: Corn, beans, nasturtiums, marigolds, calendula, sunflowers nearby, radish
Avoid Planting Near / Watch Outs: Potatoes, crowded beds
Sources: MSU Extension: https://www.canr.msu.edu/resources/garden_planning_calendar | Detroit frost dates: https://www.ufseeds.com/vegetable-planting-calendar-detroit-michigan.html | Almanac Detroit: https://www.almanac.com/gardening/planting-calendar/MI/Detroit

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Zone 6B: Plant after frost and warm soil. Wee-B-Little needs about 95 days to mature, so late-May or early-June planting provides ample time before the October 15 frost.
Germination: Warm soil is important. Start indoors only a few weeks before transplanting because cucurbits dislike root disturbance.
Harvest: Harvest when the miniature pumpkins are fully bright orange, rinds are hard and stems begin drying. Fruits average about 3-3.5 inches across and roughly 10-16 ounces.
Seed Saving: Wee-B-Little is open-pollinated Cucurbita pepo and crosses with other C. pepo pumpkins, zucchini, summer squash and ornamental gourds. Controlled pollination is needed for pure seed.
Special Care: Semi-bush plants need substantially less space than standard vining pumpkins, making this variety especially suitable for smaller gardens and large containers.
Research Source: Johnny's Selected Seeds — https://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetables/pumpkins/specialty-pumpkins/wee-b-little-pumpkin-seed-2216.html — semi-bush habit, 3-3.5 inch fruit, 10-14 ounce fruit and small-pumpkin spacing
Research Source: Victory Seed Company — https://victoryseeds.com/products/wee-b-little-pumpkin — 95-day maturity, Cucurbita pepo identity, open-pollinated status and semi-bush growth
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